Bei Jing Ri Bao Ke Hu Duan·2025-08-11 22:18Core Insights - BYD has surpassed Tesla in sales in key European markets such as the UK and Germany, marking a significant shift in the European automotive landscape [1][2] - The overall export of Chinese automobiles, particularly electric vehicles (EVs), has seen substantial growth, with a notable increase in the export of new energy vehicles [3][4] - The strategy of Chinese automotive companies is evolving from merely exporting vehicles to establishing localized production and supply chains in foreign markets [4][5] Summary by Category Sales Performance - In April, BYD's electric vehicle sales in Europe reached 7,231 units, a 169% year-on-year increase, while Tesla's sales fell by 49% to 7,165 units [2] - In July, BYD's sales in the UK and Germany were 3,184 and 1,566 units respectively, with Germany experiencing a nearly 390% year-on-year growth [2] Export Growth - In the first half of the year, China exported 3.083 million vehicles, a 10.4% increase year-on-year, with 1.06 million of those being new energy vehicles, reflecting a 75.2% increase [1][3] - The export of new energy passenger vehicles reached 1.011 million units, up 71.3% year-on-year, with plug-in hybrids and hybrids becoming new growth points [3] Strategic Shift - Chinese automotive companies are transitioning from "going out" to "going in," focusing on local production and establishing a presence in foreign markets [4] - BYD's new factory in Brazil, with a planned capacity of 150,000 vehicles, aims to create 20,000 local jobs and foster local supply chain partnerships [4] - New entrants like XPeng and Leap Motor are also exploring localized production, with XPeng launching its first overseas production project in Indonesia [5]